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Manufacturing Industries and Applications for Non-Woven Abrasives
Non-woven abrasives, such as those offered byAtlantech Process Technology, are versatile materials used across various manufacturing sectors for tasks requiring gentle yet effective surface treatment. Based on industry reports and analyses, the key manufacturing industries include:
- Automotive: Involved in vehicle production, maintenance, and electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing.
- Aerospace: For precision component fabrication and surface finishing in aircraft and related equipment.
- Electronics and Semiconductor: Including consumer electronics, circuit boards, wafers, and microelectronic parts production.
- Metalworking and Metal Fabrication: Encompassing general metal processing, component fabrication, and heavy-duty applications.
- Construction: For building materials processing, including pre-engineered buildings.
- Woodworking and Furniture Manufacturing: Focused on wood surface treatment and furniture production.
- Marine and Shipbuilding: For vessel maintenance, repair, and fabrication.
- Oil & Gas and Petrochemical: Involving equipment maintenance and pipeline fabrication.
- Defense and Armor: For military equipment and protective gear manufacturing.
- Healthcare: For medical device finishing and cleanroom-compatible applications.
- Agriculture: In machinery and equipment fabrication or maintenance.
- Plastic Industries: For surface treatment of plastic components.
- Appliance Production: Manufacturing household and industrial appliances.
- Industrial Machinery and Heavy Machinery: For equipment assembly and maintenance.
- Glass: In glass product manufacturing and finishing.
Note: While this list covers the majority of industries identified, non-woven abrasives may have niche uses in other sectors like general manufacturing or research, though they are less prominently documented.
Applications of Non-Woven Abrasives
Non-woven abrasives are prized for their flexibility, conformity to surfaces, and reduced risk of gouging, making them ideal for finishing and preparation tasks. Atlantech Process Technology offers a range of products, includingFlap Brushes (Non-Impregnated),Flap Brushes (PU Impregnated),Flap Brushes (Liquid Impregnated),Convolute Brushes (PU Impregnated),Convolute Brushes (Liquid Impregnated),Disc Brushes (PU Impregnated),Combi Brushes,Super Soft Brushes,Bias Mops, andRolls, Hand Pads, and Discs, which are tailored for various applications. Common applications across industries include:
| Application Category | Specific Applications | Examples of Use | Relevant Products |
| Cleaning | General cleaning, light cleaning, manual cleaning, metal surface cleaning, removing dirt/oil/stains | Removing oil stains, dirt, and surface contaminants in automotive and metalworking. | Rolls, Hand Pads, and Discs,Super Soft Brushes |
| Polishing and Finishing | Polishing, surface finishing, light surface finishing, fine surface treatment, concrete polishing, wood finishing, buffing | Polishing metal components in aerospace or finishing wood in furniture manufacturing. | Flap Brushes (PU Impregnated),Convolute Brushes (Liquid Impregnated) |
| Deburring | Deburring, edge deburring | Removing burrs from metal parts in electronics or automotive fabrication. | Convolute Brushes (PU Impregnated),Disc Brushes (PU Impregnated) |
| Surface Preparation and Conditioning | Surface preparation, paint preparation, surface conditioning, chamfering, smoothing (including concrete/wood), abrasive works in fabrication/refurbishment | Preparing surfaces for painting in marine applications or smoothing concrete in construction. | Flap Brushes (Non-Impregnated),Combi Brushes |
| Removal Tasks | Rust removal, corrosion removal, oxide layer removal, paint removal, weld cleaning/removing welding marks, blending (including welds) | Removing rust and welds in oil & gas equipment or paint in automotive refinishing. | Flap Brushes (Liquid Impregnated),Bias Mops |
| Specialized/Decorative | Decorative surface treatment (e.g., matte/brushed effects), high-speed grinding, fabrication of components (e.g., EV batteries, circuit boards), maintenance and repair | Creating brushed finishes on appliances or finishing semiconductor wafers. | Convolute Brushes (Liquid Impregnated),Further Products |
These applications are often performed using forms like belts, discs, pads, wheels, or rolls, tailored to manual or automated processes, withFlanges used to secure tools in certain setups. While this covers extensively documented uses, emerging applications may arise with technological advancements.
